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People

The case for going bush – why one graduate solicitor is building a career outside the city

Outside the office, Yolanda exemplifies a form of civic engagement that underpins many regional communities.

8 June 2026

E-mobility reforms passed

News

Retired magistrate recognised with King’s Birthday honour

Events

Carbolic Smoke Ball promises glitzy fun for Far North practitioners

News

Case explains power of court to restrain practitioner from acting

A Federal Court judge has explained that the court's power to restrain a practitioner should be exercised sparingly and with caution.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Career Moves

Hillhouse appoints Malcolm Chan to corporate, commercial team in Brisbane

Before entering the legal profession, Malcolm Chan spent more than a decade in accounting and finance.

In practice

How safe is your safe custody?

Most of the documents held on behalf of clients contain information which is confidential and often sensitive; those documents must be secured in such a fashion that they are safe from theft or damage.

Bank impersonation scams on the rise

Cosi De Angelis talks about one of the fastest growing threats that ANZ is observing - bank impersonation scams.

Explainer

Queensland’s guardianship system is under review, here’s what QLS says needs to change

QLS says Queensland’s guardianship system is under resourced.

Career Moves

Holding Redlich appoints former ATO Counsel to strengthen tax advisory

Michael Patane brings more than 25 years’ experience advising government, multinational corporations, private groups, charities and high-net-worth individuals on federal and state tax, and commercial matters.

In practice

AML/CTF regime about protecting integrity of financial and legal systems

QLS President Peter Jolly asks members not to lose sight of the broader purpose behind the 1 July obligations.

Admissions

New lawyer already making contributions to legal profession

The Mullins family law graduate joined more than 60 other new lawyers to be admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland at sittings in Brisbane's Banco Court in May.